UCLA adds Derek Carr as volunteer coach to assist quarterbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
UCLA has appointed former NFL quarterback Derek Carr as a volunteer coach, serving as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney. Carr, who retired in 2025 after a successful NFL career, will focus on game-planning strategy and coaching the Bruins' quarterbacks. The addition is seen as a boost for the team, which hasn't participated in a major bowl game in over 25 years. Carr expressed excitement about the opportunity to contribute to the program and support the student-athletes. General manager Darrick Yray has a long-standing connection with Carr from their time at Fresno State, where Carr established numerous school and conference records.
- •Derek Carr joins UCLA as a volunteer coach for the quarterbacks.
- •Carr spent nine of his 11 NFL seasons with the Raiders.
- •He will assist in game-planning and quarterback development.
- •UCLA last played in a major bowl game over 25 years ago.
- •Carr has a connection to UCLA's general manager from Fresno State.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA adds former Pro Bowl QB Derek Carr as volunteer coach
"ucla football derek carrIf you can add a four-time Pro Bowler to your coaching staff for free, you do it. That’s the fortunate situation UCLA finds itself in after announcing...
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